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International academy could bring jobs College prep school slated to open in 2016

By JERMAINE PIGEE Sauk Valley Media jpigee@saukvalley.com

MOUNT CARROLL – A former public school could become home to a new private school that organizers say will bring 1,500 mostly Chinese students and nearly 200 jobs to town.

Nathaniel Hsieh is a Chicago immigration attorney whose holding companies, Tritent International Agriculture Inc. and Tritent International Corp., bought the former Mount Carroll K-12 school building at 300 S. Main St. in late August for $80,000.

Hsieh plans to open the Reagan International Academy, a college prep school, in fall 2016 with about 150 students. He expects enroll-

ment to grow to 1,500 by fall 2018.

The academy could bring nearly 200 administrative, teaching and staff jobs, Hsieh said.

The students would be housed in renovated dorms at the former Shimer College, said Russ Simpson, the academy’s director of operations.

Simpson also is chairman of the Campbell Center Board, which owns the Shimer campus, where the Campbell Center for Historic Preservation Studies also is located. The Campbell Center bought the 14-acre park-like campus in 1979, when Shimer College, which had occupied the location since 1854, moved to Waukegan.

The academy will prepare students to attend U.S. universities.

“We will bring students here who have graduated from high school in China,” Simpson said. “They will be here for two semesters and

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they will learn what they need to pass the ACT and SAT before moving to the college curriculum. We will expand over the course of 4 or 5 years and we will bring high school, and eventually, junior high kids, here.”

Although if would be geared toward Chinese students – Hsieh, who’s Chinese, “wants to be loyal to the Chinese students,” he said – “once this gets going, students can be from anywhere, as long as the visas are applied to the different countries.”

Before the school can open, though, renovation work must be done at both buildings.

“When the high school closed in 2005, it met all ADA requirements,” Simpson said. “It doesn’t meet

today’s ADA codes and compliance.”

And “students will need a place to sleep, eat and they will need extracurricular activities.”

Longtime local contractor Dennis Green will be the project manager.

The southern section of the old school would be the cost that could be upward of $1 million, Simpson said.

The cost to bring Shimer College up to code will be between $30 million and $40 million, to be paid by Chinese investors, Simpson said.

The Campbell Center Board has agreed to give Hsieh 10 years to do so, and if the terms of the agreement are met, it will turn the campus over to Hsieh

for $1. (Because it is a nonsell the campus outright.)

The second issue is getting students into the country.

“Nate is an immigration attorney and he understands student visas and federal laws and he knows what needs to be done,” Simpson said. “That is what he is working on now behind the scenes.”

The private school will not compete with the West Carroll School District because it will require a substantial tuition – $50,000 a year, he said, but “there will be partnership opportunities to share sporting events, and an opportunity to share classroom work.”

Superintendent Craig Mathers agrees that the academy should not affect

district enrollment.

“If the tuition costs remain at $50,000, it will not impact West Carroll as far as enrollment,” Mathers said. “West Carroll would look for opportunities to welcome the students into the community and look for ways to positively impact the educational environment.”

Mount Carroll was chosen to house the academy in large part because of its rural location.

“We wanted to keep kids out of the mainstream and large city talk,” Simpson said. “When Nate saw this campus, and he realized Ronald Reagan was from this area, he said, ‘This is the place and this is why we are here.’”

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Team members of the Midwest Arabian Horse Club are (front, from left) Olivia Charles, Katie Hoffman, and Kaiti Collins; and (back row) Jenna Ford, Lane Rahn, and Natalie Shaw. (Courtesy of Christy Charles)

Midwest Arabian Horse Club 5th at national judging contest TULSA, Oklahoma — Representing the Midwest Arabian Horse Club, a group of Carroll County youth and their teammate from Chicago judged their way into the ribbons at the Arabian Nationals Horse Show in Tulsa, Oklahoma, in October.

The team is comprised of Natalie Shaw and Olivia Charles of Mount Carroll, Katie Hoffman of Savanna, Lane Rahn of Chadwick, Kaiti Collins of Polo, and Jenna Ford of Chicago.

“The judging contest is one of the most prestigious in the nation, and is attended by 4H, FFA, AHA and collegiate teams from all over the country,” said Christy Charles, Mount Carroll veterinarian and the mother of Olivia.

She said the team earned formance division by individually judging four halter classes and six performance classes. Then each had to compose and deliver from memory four sets of oral reasons on classes selected by the contest organizers.

Good Samaritan Auxiliary Bake Sale - Mt. Carroll Community House (101 N. Main St.) 9am-3pm Catholic Ladies Society Bake Sale - Red Gate Embroidery (110 E. Market St.) 10am-5pm Deliver your Children’s Letter to Santa at dabluz boutique (116 E. Market St.) 10am-4pm Winter Photo Collection by Connie Zink Photographer on display at Market Street Commons (320 N. Main St.) 10am-3pm Vintage Hats, Antique Powder Boxes & More on display at Ideas ‘N’ Designs Antique Store (116 W. Market St.) 10am-3pm Winter Wonderland Festival of Trees - Carroll County Farm Bureau Naaman Diehl Auditorium (811 S. Clay St.) 10am-4pm TOUR OF HOMES. 5 UNIQUE HOMES WITH COLLECTIONS ON DISPLAY. The $7.00 tickets can be purchased from 9am-3pm at the Market Street Commons (320 N. Main St.) 10am-Noon Holiday Cookies, Refreshments & Balloon Lady performing for children - First Baptist Church (201 N. Main St.) 10am-1pm Nativity Collection on display plus light refreshments at United Methodist Church (216 S. Main St.) 10am-2pm Christmas Theme Quilt Display at Mt. Carroll Public Library (208 N. Main St.) 10:30am Storytime with Father Christmas at Mt. Carroll Public Library (208 N. Main St.) 11am-1pm Pictures with Santa sponsored by Savanna Thomson State Bank at Carroll Co. Senior Center (306 N. Main St.) 11am-1pm Face Painting & Crafting for Kids sponsored by Triumph Community Bank at Carroll Co. Senior Center (206 N. Main St.) 4pm Music & Snacks at the Courtyard Gazebo followed by the lighting of the community Christmas Tree at 5pm

Ongoing Activities throughout the day will include Musical Entertainment at Market Sreet Commons and local businesses will be decked out for the holidays and offering seasonal specials!

FOR MORE INFORMATION GO TO THE CHRISTMAS WALK & TOUR OF HOMES FACEBOOK PAGE OR THE MOUNT CARROLL CHAMBER WEBSITE AT www.mtcarrollil.org

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THOMSON — There is still time to enter your business, organization, school group, church or individual in the Thomson Festival of Trees contest, according to Luanne Bruckner, co-chairman of the village’s sesquicentennial committee.

The York Township Library

and the Thomson Sesquicentennial Committee planned the Festival of Trees contest as one of the sesquicentennial events closing the “Year to Remember” in Thomson.

York Township Librarian DeeAnn Kramer said, “Filling the Community Room will create a festive atmosphere showing that the spirit of Christmas

shines here in Thomson.”

Trees must be less than 6

$75 for second place, and $25 for third place.

“Visitors will have a chance to vote for their favorite trees

at the library from Dec. 9 to 12,” Bruckner said. “Trees need to be removed after the Christmas Festival Party on Dec. 12, when the winners will be announced.”

Applications are due today, and may be picked up at the Thomson Library, 1005 Main St, Thomson, or at the Carroll County Review by calling 815-259-2480.

cakes, coffee cakes, pies, fudge, candies, kolaches, peanut brittle and more.

“Shoppers will also be able to enjoy free coffee and cookie treats.” she said.

For more than 45 years, the Auxiliary has provided support through volunteerism and fundraising

residents at the center.

The Auxiliary meets at 1:30 p.m. on the second Monday of each month, at the Good Samaritan Society-Mount Carroll.

For more information or to donate holiday treats for the bake sale, call Anna at 815-244-7715.

fully decorated by 7 p.m.

Dec. 7. The library will provide electricity only.

Bruckner said $100 will

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Trina Middleton-Isenhart (left), Carroll County Toys for Tots coordinator, and Jeanette Boothby look over the display of generous gifts for local children donated at the Good Samaritan Society-Mount Carroll. Isenhart, also an activity aide at the nursing center, reminds community members to donate toys appropriate for children up to 14 years old at the numerous boxes provided at county businesses, restaurants and schools. Boxes will be picked up Dec. 15 in time for holiday distribution. The Savanna VFW is the TFT sponsor. For more information, call 815-275-8475.

MOUNT CARROLL — As part of the Mount Carroll Chamber of Commerce Christmas Walk, the 11th annual Christmas Bake Sale, sponsored by the Good Samaritan Society-Mount Carroll Auxiliary will be from 8

a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at Mount Carroll Community House, at Main and Center streets.

Joyce Daehler, president of the Auxiliary, said a delicious assortment of homemade items and holiday favorites will be available, including a variety of breads, cookies,

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SAVANNA — The Neat Repeats store on Main Street in downtown Savanna, part of Great River Outreach, recently closed its doors, but has donated all clothing inventory to the Carroll County Help Center’s Thrift Shop.

“With great thanks, the community will still have the opportunity to access this clothing,” said Gretchen Wallander of the center.

“The Carroll County Help Center is one of several organizations that exist to help local citizens.”

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Fridays, and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays, but closed for two weekends between Christmas and New Year’s.

Wallander said to watch for special bargains at the Thrift Shop through Dec. 19.

“The Thrift Shop, on December weekends, will offer some free coats. Plus, additional Neat Repeats clothing inventory will begin appearing in the Thrift Shop in the New Year,” Wallander said.

Proceeds from sales at the Thrift Shop are used to help Carroll County families with emergency needs.

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Hello from beautiful, sunny Thomson, Illinois!

What are your fondest memories of Christmas? My first and favorite memories of the holiday are of the excitement Christmas Eve provided. At 6 years old, I could never sleep on Christmas Eve, thinking of that special toy I was hoping to get. With 6 kids in the house, mom and dad didn’t get much sleep either on that magical night. We learned from the older siblings, 5 a.m. was the absolute earliest our dad would allow us to come down the steps to the living room, looking for that special gift from Santa. Minutes seemed like hours to us kids, while hours seemed like minutes to mom and dad. With even one or two presents each, our tree spilled out from beneath with boxes wrapped in holiday paper, big red bows, and Santa’s presents, which were never wrapped. Those first glimpses at 5 a.m. on Christmas day will always be my favorite memories.

By 10 a.m., most out-oftown relatives were in our home for the day, and the women were cooking up a storm, while the guys were out pheasant hunting. My cousins and I had chores too, setting up the kids’ tables and chairs. As soon as the chores were done, all kids donned their coats for a full morning of football, sledding and playing with brand new toys.

By 1 p.m., we were all sitting at our tables in the dining room, listening to Uncle Bud’s Christmas prayer.

Together I bet we consumed hundreds of pounds of turkey, noodles and mashed potatoes. Every room in our home was decorated to the

hilt, and the visions of those Christmas days are as clear as the days they were made.

Because of the Christmas spirit my parents had, I always search for places that are full of decorations when I shop for the holidays, and I cannot think of a better place to get my Christmas spirit going than to come right here to Thomson, Illinois, inside the Heirloom Market & Café.

Jackie, the Heirloom Market manager pulls out all the stops when she decorates the store and the café. She has an amazing way of bringing the Christmas spirit alive when she decorates. If that isn’t enough, Jackie also has an uncanny way of filling the shelves with one-of-a-kind holiday gifts for all ages. Just stop in the Heirloom Market & Café and you will see what I mean. Jackie and Kayla will show you around, and even build you a Christmas gift basket with a personal touch, just perfect for that loved one that is so hard to buy for.

And mark your calendar for this Saturday, December 5th.

As Thomson comes alive with real reindeer, free hot cider and homemade cookies, and “Live” Christmas music, the Heirloom Market brings Christmas to Thomson with their Holiday Festival. Grab a bite to eat, get in on all the “Christmas Specials” and pick out a fresh, local, beautiful Christmas tree from Timber Lane Christmas Tree Farm, in Garden Plain, Illinois.

If you’re looking to get into the Christmas spirit, stop, shop, pet the reindeer, grab a bite to eat, and get your fresh, local Christmas tree right here at the Heirloom Market and Café in beautiful, sunny Thomson. When you get to the checkout, tell them Bob sent you, and you’ll get a dollar off your meal.

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Obituaries Norma B. Doran Meyers

ABOVE: Katie Herrig, Adison Herrig and Mary Jane Jacobs of Savanna relax in the newly opened second floor of Sassy Stems in Savanna while enjoying Savanna’s annual Christmas Walk on Friday. BELOW: Happy shoppers are transported through Savanna’s Main Street by a horsedrawn wagon, sponsored by Colony Brands, during the Christmas Walk.

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Matthew Ritchie visits with his sister, Sam Ritchie, both of Savanna, at the River Valley Designs shop in Savanna, during the Savanna Christmas Walk.

SHANNON – Norma B. Doran Meyers, 94, of Shannon passed away Nov. 23, 2015, at Presence St. Joseph’s in Freeport.

She was born Oct. 30, 1921, the daughter of Clyde and Augusta Doran in Avon, South Dakota.

Norma graduated from Avon High School in 1938 and attended South Dakota State University, where she received her teachat MaWhinny School in Avon, on the reservation for 2 years, before moving to Shannon.

On Dec. 25, 1941, she married Morris (Riley) Meyers; he passed away Nov. 5, 1998. She worked at Micro Switch for 27 years until retiring in 1986. She also worked at John Lemon roll for about 12 years; and she taught at Elroy School for handicapped children.

She enjoyed camping and traveled to all 50 states,

bowling, and would later get together monthly with her “non-bowling friends.”

She was a member of the Lake Carroll Red Hats.

Norma was a huge Chicago Bears and Chicago Cubs fan for all her life. She also had a special love for Arabian horses.

She is survived by her daughter, Loxi (Tom) Hopkins of Davenport, Iowa; sons Barry (Jean) Meyers of Lake Carroll, Kelly (Denise) Meyers of Punta Gorda, Florida; daughter-in-law Mary Meyers of Freeport; George and Karen Kriske of Sacramento, California; nephew Ken Alexander, two nieces, Georgia Alexander, and Lexi (Rich) Etchberger, all of Shannon; 11 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren.

Norma is preceded in death by her parents, husband, brother Bill Doran, sister-in-law Shirlee Alexander, son Riley, and grandsons Tony Hopkins and Rob Meyers.

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ing, with visitation prior to the service. Interment was at Brethren Cemetery in Shannon. memorial fund has been established. The family extends a special thank you to all the caregivers at Provina. Visit schwarzfh. com, where online condolences and memories can be shared with the family.

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SAVANNA — Emilea Castro, 88, of Savanna, died Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2015, at Big Meadows Nursing Home in Savanna.

A Funeral Mass was held Monday, Nov. 30, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Savanna with ciating. Burial took place in St. John’s Catholic Cemetery.

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Alcoholics Anonymous meets every Monday at 8 pm, in the lower fellowship hall at The First Presbyterian Church, 502 Third St, Savanna.

Dec. 1

Food pantry

The Helping Hands Food Pantry located at 400 Main Ave in downtown Milledgeville is open from 9-11 a.m. and 6-7:30 p.m. on the first Tuesday of every month.

The Chadwick-Milledgeville Ministerial Association sponsors the pantry. For more information, call 815225-7682.

Dec. 2 Carroll County Fair Board

The Carroll County Fair Board meets the 1st Wed. every month at the Milledgeville State Bank, 451 N. Main Ave., in the lower level Every Tuesday Community Room (ATM Euchre in Forreston side), at 7 p.m. Volunteers, Every Tuesday Evening and the public, are welcome Euchre is played 6:30 p.m. to attend.

Forreston Fire Station, rear Hug somebody–with a shawl entrance and parking. More Prayer Shawl Ministry information by calling 815- meets the first and third 938-2323.

Wednesday at 10:30 a.m.

Every Friday Night at Lanark United Methodist Church. The LUMC Shawl Euchre at the Savanna Moose Ministry invites anyone to Lodge come knit with us. We witBegins at 7 p.m. Located ness to God’s love by knitat 125 Main St. in downtown ting, blessing, and giving Savanna. Please call 815- shawls to those in need of 273-7412 for more informa- friendship, celebration, healtion. ing, and comfort. Knit 3, Purl 3 - come share God’s work Al-Anon/Alateen with us. Questions? Call the Group church 815-493-6300 or Jane Every Monday Mount Carroll Smith at 815-225-7329.

Meets at 7:00 p.m. Mon- Dec. 4 day at the Church of God, 816 S. Clay St. Mt. Carroll, Holiday Coffee Hour and Bake Sale IL. The Resthave Auxiliary Every Tuesday Pearl City will hold a Holiday Coffee Meets at 6:30 p.m. Tues- Hour and Bake Sale from day at St. John’s Lutheran 9 a.m. to 10:30 p.m on Church, 229 S. First St. Pearl Friday, Dec. 4 in the Resthave Assisted Living DinCity, IL. Al-Anon helps fami- ing Room, 408 Maple Ave. lies and friends of alcohol- in Morrison. Join them for ics recover from the effects baked goods, door prizes, of living with the problem socializing and fun. No early drinking of a relative or sales. For more information, call 815-772-4021. friend. The only requirement for attendance is that there is Illuminated Christmas 2 Mile a problem of alcoholism in a Run/Walk The 11th annual Illumirelative or friend. nated Christmas 2 Mile Run/ Every Thursday Shannon Walk will be taking place on Meets at 4:00 p.m. Thurs- Friday, Dec. 4. The race will days at the Wesley Chapel: start at 6:30 p.m. in the heart Bethel United Methodist of Fulton’s Historic DownChurch 217 S. Hickory St. town Business District. It Shannon, IL. will proceed along the riv-

Monty’s Blue Plate Diner Dec. 6 (voted “Best of Madison”) for a late lunch. Registra- JDCF Owl Prowl Join JDCF staff and voltion deadline is today - call erfront, through the northern Mary Blackmore at 815- unteers for a new event residential, and return to end this year – an owl prowl at 938-3204. at Manny’s Too. Sign up Casper Bluff Land & Water at getmeregistered.com or Good Sam Auxiliary Christmas Reserve at 5 p.m. on Sunpick up a form at the Ful- Bake Sale day, Dec. 6. Examining the The 11th Annual Christ- contents of owl pellets to ton Chamber of Commerce office, 912 4th St. in Fulton, mas Bake Sale, sponsored by see what these nocturnal or contact fultonchamber@ the Good Samaritan Society- birds of prey eat, followed gmail.com or 815-589-4545 Mount Carroll Auxiliary will by a night hike through be held from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Casper Bluff to identify difon Saturday, Dec. 5, at the ferent owls by their calls.

Dec. 5 Mount Carroll Community The family-friendly event is House, corner of Main and free to the public and preHeritage Canyon Christmas Center Streets. The bake sale registration is not required.

Walk Stroll back to an early is part of the Mount Car- Casper Bluff is located at Christmas time with the roll Chamber of Commerce 870 S Pilot Knob Road, Early American Crafters Christmas Walk. Homemade Galena. For more informaas they portray life in the items and holiday favorites tion, contact info@jdcf.org 1800’s during the holiday will be available, including or 815-858-9100. season. Heritage Canyon a variety of breads, cookwill be decked out in its ies, cakes, coffee cakes, pies, Dec. 8 finest, during the Christmas fudge, candies, kolaches, Walk, from noon to 7 p.m. peanut brittle and more. Free CC Veterans Assistance special on Saturday, Dec. 5. Lantern coffee and cookie treats. meeting The Carroll County V.A.C. and candle light will add to For more information or to the ambiance. Nestled in a donate holiday treats for the will hold a special meeting at hidden former quarry, Wie- bake sale, please call Anna at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 8 at the Carroll County V.A.C. renga’s Heritage Canyon is 244-7715. office, 301 N. Main St. in located at 515 N. 4th St., Ful- Hot Spot has Free Clothes Mount Carroll. This special ton. Eleven decorated build“The Hot Spot,” located ings will be accessible to the in the Yellow Creek Church, meeting is to interview canpubic. Hot cocoa and Can- 12606 W. Dublin Road, Pearl didates for Carroll County yon Tea available. Harold City, IL has Free Clothes the Veteran’s Assistance Comand Thelma Wierenga began first Saturday of each month mission Superintendent.

Contact the VAC office the tradition of inviting sur- from 9:00 a.m. until 12 Noon. rounding communities to the Donations are welcome. Call at 815-244-0226 for more Canyon at Christmas, with 815-291-2304 or 815-291- information. no admission charged. It 4664 with questions.

Camera club meets was, and continues to be, a The Freeport Area Cammeans of thanking visitors Dec. 5-6 era Club meetings are held who enjoy this charming vil- Christmas Cantata on the second Tuesday of the lage.

The Northern Illinois month at 7 p.m. at St. John’s Christmas Singers will be United Church of Christ, Field trip to Olbrich’s Bolz performing their Christmas 1010 S. Park Blvd., FreeConservatory Join the Audubon Soci- Cantata entitled “Hope for port. “The F-Stops Here” is ety Dec. 5 on a field trip a Broken World” at 7 p.m. published monthly by the to Olbrich’s Bolz Conserva- Saturday, Dec. 5 and at 2 club. For more information tory in Madison - carpool p.m. Sunday, Dec. 6. Both about the club, phone Larry departs at 8:30 a.m. from performances will be at Dawson, President, at 815the Staples lot at 8:30 a.m. Lanark Church of the Breth- 443-2856, or write to him and will return around 4 ren on the corner of Pearl at 597 S. Heitter Rd., Pearl p.m. Olbrich’s is a tropical and High Streets in Lanark. City, Il 61062, or send email paradise with exotic plants, The Northern Illinois Christ- to ektachrome64@yahoo. bright flowers, a rushing mas Singers is a group com- com. waterfall, koi ponds, fra- prised of talented people of Dec. 9 grant orchids and free-fly- all ages, from the Northern ing birds; Olbrich’s Holiday Illinois Area. We hope you Pancake & Sausage dinner The Lanark Lions Club Express Flower and Model will join us for an upliftTrain Show features original ing concert, sure to put you LEGO creations, hundreds in the Christmas Spirit. Free of colorful poinsettias and will offering is appreciated. garden-scale model trains. For more information, conThe Conservatory is free; tact Stacy Kalina, director, at Train Show exhibit is $5. 815-291-4689.Dec. 7

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Dec. 7-12 Thomson Festival of Trees

The York Township Library and the Thomson Sesquicentennial Committee have announced the Festival of Trees contest to be held as one of the Sesquicentennial events closing the “Year to Remember” in Thomson. Your business, organization, school group, church or an individual can sponsor a decorated tree in the Community Room of the Library on Main St. in Thomson. Trees must be under 6’ tall, be artificial and be fully decorated

by Dec. 7 at 7 p.m. The Library will provide electricity only. Prizes will be awarded. Visitors will vote on the trees at the Library from Dec. 9-12. Applications are due by Dec. 2, and may be picked up at the Thomson Library, 1005 Main St, Thomson.

Dec. 12 Game Time in Savanna

“Game Time” is held on the 2nd Saturday of each month, same time, same location. Mark Your Calendar Games are provided, but you are welcome to bring one with you. No Cost Involved! Come join the fun. Questions? Call Mary Stebbins at 815-2734156.

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PEARL CITY

Pearlanna recognized for dynamic, engaging yearbook PEARL CITY – Pearl City High School’s yearbook program has been named a 2015 Jostens’ National Yearbook Program of Excellence. The National Yearbook Program of Excellence recognizes engaging yearbooks that of the student body while helping students develop 21st century skills such as communication, collaboration, and information and communication technologies (ICT) literacy.

“I’m tremendously proud of the kids,” said Brian Greene, Pearl City High School’s yearbook adviser. “This is recognized for this honor in

my 10 years as adviser and to do it with our smallest staff in the past 10 years is fantastic.”

The Pearlanna, Pearl City High School’s award winning yearbook program was led by editors Dani Lee and Halle Fransen, along with staff members Sam Kempel, Katy Musser, Anicka Stultz and Zaylinn Grossenbacher.

All but Grossenbacher, who is now an editor alongside fellow senior Bronte Wright, graduated in May. The Award was presented to the Pearlanna staff for creating an inclusive yearbook, generating school engagement, and successfully managing the yearbook creation process. The yearbook program has received a plaque to display in the

yearbook area and a banner to display in the school gym so the entire school community will be aware of the outstanding achievement.

“Yearbooks connect students’ hearts and minds to the school story, school year experiences, and the community to memorialize moments that matter,” said Murad Velani, chief “We understand that a great yearbook program does not just happen, and we are dedicated to helping schools, yearbook advisers and students to strengthen their programs by providing state of the art tools, resources and best practices that support the development and creation of award-winning yearbooks.”

Jostens awarded Pearl City High School Pearlanna co-editor Zaylinn Grossenbacher (left) and Pearlanna adviser Brian Greene a plaque and banner in October to celebrate being named a 2015 National Program of Excellence winner.

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Mount Carroll Carols host community Christmas concert MOUNT CARROLL — Everyone is invited to attend a community Christmas concert featuring talented musicians from all around the community, celebrating the birth of the Christ child, who want to give something back to the community.

The Mount Carroll First Evangelical Lutheran Mount Carroll Carols at 7 p.m. Dec. 9.

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Organizers said that while admission is free, consider bringing a non-perishable food item for the Food Pantry in Savanna. There will be free refreshments.

Mount Carroll Carols will be held in the sanctuary of the church, 301 S. Clay St. (state Route 78) in Mount Carroll, one block north of Dairy Queen. The sanctuary is handicappedaccessible.

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ABOVE: Shoppers at the Vendor Fair at Heritage Center were treated to Christmas carols by members of the Eastland High School music department during Jingle Fest. LEFT: Pat Amill and Frances Salamone of Lena like the repurposed furniture and accessories at the Divine Chaos booth in the Heritage Center Vendor Fair, where more than a dozen local homebased businesses and crafters offered gifts, treats, hot chocolate and cider.

Jingle Fest, Lanark’s old-fashioned Christmas celebration, featured nearly 40 home town businesses and several family-oriented events during Small Business Saturday, sponsored by the Celebrate Lanark! committee. ABOVE: Dominic and Mia Niforatos (left), from Glen Ellyn and Lake Carroll, make a Christmas mouse after visiting with Santa Claus at the Lanark Municipal Building and Library. Cornucopia committee members Dr. Dave and Lee Reese and Sheila Wyeth volunteered as Santa’s elves to help at the festivities Saturday. RIGHT: Eleanor Tallman and Oliver Allen of Lanark make an ornament with help from Eastland elf Megan Schmieder at the Jingle Fest fun.

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Future leaders

Farm Bureau at a glance

By Chastity Welch Carroll County Manager

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s we just got done with the annual Thanksgiving Day feast, the American Farm Bureau Federation’s 30th annual informal price survey of classic items found on the Thanksgiving Day dinner table indicates the average cost of this year’s feast for 10 is $50.11, a 70-cent increase from last year’s average of $49.41.

The big ticket item – a 16-pound turkey – came in at a total of $23.04. That’s roughly $1.44 per pound, an increase of less than 9 cents per pound, or a total of $1.39 per whole turkey, compared to 2014.

The AFBF survey shopping list includes turkey,

toes, rolls with butter, peas, cranberries, a relish tray of carrots and celery, pumpkin pie with whipped cream, and beverages of coffee and milk, all in quantities suf-

“Despite concerns earlier this fall about pumpkin production due to wet weather, the supply of canned product will be adequate for this holiday season,” Anderson said.

The average cost of the dinner has remained around $49 since 2011. This year’s survey totaled over $50 for “America’s farmers are able to provide a bounty of food for a classic Thanksgiving dinner that many of us look forward to all year,” Anderson said. “We are fortunate to be able to provide a special holiday meal for 10 people for just over $5 per serving.”

This coming weekend, we are kicking off our Festival of Trees Winter Wonder-

display will be open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday.

We will have the opportunity for children to make a tree to take with them from 10 a.m.

10. There is also plenty for to noon. The Women’s Comleftovers. mittee will also have cookies Foods showing the largest available.

This coming weekend increases this year in addition to turkey were pumpkin we will be heading into Chicago for the IAA pie mix, a dozen brownAnnual Meeting. This year n-serve rolls, cubed bread IFB will be celebrating

Farm Bureau Carroll County Farm Bureau members can place up to two (2) free classified ads per week, with a limit of 250 characters per ad (not including spaces).

Ads are limited to personal or farm items for sale/wanted to buy, or farm labor or services available or wanted. No ads for the sale or rental of real estate, garage sales, or commercial businesses will be accepted.

To place an ad, call the Farm Bureau office at 815- 244-3001 by 4 p.m. Thursday to get your ad in the following week’s paper.

FS: Large round & small square bales of alfalfa hay. 815-2430358 FS: 15 ft Airway vertical tillage tool. 3 pt. $750 Call 815-821-3397 Hay/grass/straw for sale. Squares or rounds. All tested for RFV.

time since the program began, our Young Leaders are not receiving the Harvest for All Award for our membership group. We were beaten out by White County who collected over 35,000 pounds of food for their food pantries. We hope to be able to regain that award again next year.

More details on our awards will be coming once we get back!

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Thirteen FFA members participated in the Carroll County Farm Bureau Young Leaders program of leadership training for FFA students Nov. 11 at Naaman Diehl Auditorium. Students learned team building and leadership skills they can use in working with their chapters from Deb Endress, director of professional leadership with the Regional Office of Education. (Courtesy of CCFB)

FS: Brio Thomas wooden trains, tracks, accessories and pieces.

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FS: 2003 Chevy S10 4 door, green in color, approximately 102k miles, excellent shape. $9500 obo. 815-541-2396

Lanark burglary investigated

FS: 2000 Buick Park Avenue, white in color, 146k miles, great shape. $2500. 815-541-2396 FS: Silverware wind chimes, $10 each. 815-225-7824 FS: Big round bales of grass hay, $50 each. 815-225-7824

A huge THANK YOU goes out to Neumiller Farms for donating canned fruits and veggies to our backpack program.

We greatly appreciate their generosity. Those canned goods will come in very handy.

LANARK — Carroll County Crime Stoppers requests the public’s assistance in solving several vehicle burglaries being investigated by law The Carroll County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a burglary to a business north of Lanark on state Route 73. The burglary occurred during the overnight hours of Nov. 19. There was no forced

entry. Items taken include a 2500 psi pressure washer with a Honda motor, a Schumacher 200 amp battery charger, two black game cameras and numerous miscellaneous tools.

Information leading to an arrest could earn the caller a reward of up to $1,000. The identity of any caller will be kept Any persons having information about this crime are asked to call Crime Stoppers at 815-244-7867.

MORRISON Christmas movie favorites at Odell MORRISON – The Friends of Odell Public Library will show two special Christmas holiday movies begin with 10:30 a.m. Saturday.

Children and parents are invited to share in this unique Christmas story.

For the adults, on Dec. 8 the doors open at 2 p.m. for a reindeer, and the Christmas reinforce the holiday spirit in all adults.

Both movies will be shown in the Program Room at Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison St. in Morrison. There is no charge for welcome.

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SPORTS HIGHLIGHTS

By Craig Lang Prairie Advocate Sports

Boys varsity basketball results Nov. 23 Oregon boys basketball tournament Oregon 56, West Carroll 31: The Hawks eased to a Pool B win at their own tournament.

Arne Wendler scored a gamehigh 18 points for Oregon (1-0), with Trevor Otten adding 12 and Zach Stromberg scoring six. Matt McGinnis led West Carroll (0-1) with 11 points, while Kaleb Plattenberger added 6 points on two 3s.

Byron 65, Morrison 55: Noah

for the Mustangs, but it wasn’t enough to put away the Tigers in a Pool A loss. Hogue scored a teamhigh 22 points, and teammate Joey Brackemyer added 10 for Morrison (0-1).

Newman 52, Morrison 40: Noah McCarty scored 20 points and collected 14 rebounds to lead the Comets (2-0) past the Mustangs at the Oregon tournament.

Noah Hogue led Morrison (0-2) with 11 points.

Scales Mound 56, River Ridge 53 Polo 65, Kirkland-Hiawatha 30 Polo 55, Amboy 36 Sterling 97, IMSA 21 Nov. 24 Polo 63, LaMoille 56 AFC 85, Kirkland-Hiawatha 38 Rock Falls 67, Geneseo 66 (2OT) Princeton 58, Fulton 41 Freeport Aquin 64, South Beloit 52 Pearl City 79, Durand 36 River Ridge 62, Orangeville 48 Nov. 25 St. Bede 56, West Carroll 37: Matt McGinnis led the Thunder with 15 points in a loss to the Bruins at the Oregon tournament.

Monmouth-Roseville 67, Fulton 38 Nov. 27 Rockford Christian Life 61, West Carroll 43

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The Missles’ Troy Litwiller attempts to get a shot off with River Ridge’s Trey Thomas going for the stop during River Ridge tourney action. Litwiller scored 6 points in the Missiles’ 3-point overtime loss. (PA photo/Craig Lang)

Milledgeville’s Cade Schave puts up a jump shot during Saturday night’s game in Hanover. Schave scored 19 of the Missiles’ 63 points. (PA photo/Craig Lang)

Rockford Christian 69, Morrison 45 Byron 60, Sterling Newman 56 Oregon 46, Peru St. Bede 42 Nov. 28 Morrison 60, West Carroll 44: The Mustangs led 15-6 after one quarter and stretched the margin to 32-19 by halftime to win the seventh-place game at the Oregon

37: Kyle Ottens had 16 points and eight rebounds as the Missiles edged the Hornets at the River Ridge tournament.

Missiles drop two in Hanover: Milledgeville (2-2) lost a pair of close calls to close out the River Ridge tournament, falling 59-57 to Pearl City and 66-63 in overtime to the host Wildcats.

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SPORTS HIGHLIGHTS Continued . . .

Boys varsity basketball schedule Dec. 3 Eastland at South Beloit Dec. 4 Dakota at Milledgeville Scales Mound at West Carroll East Dubuque at Pearl City Durand at Polo Orangeville at Forreston Freeport at Machesney Park Harlem Geneseo at Sterling Dec. 5 Rockton Hononegah at Freeport Bureau Valley at Sterling Newman Eastland Shootout Annawan vs. Fulton Unity, 9:30 a.m.

Hinckley-Big Rock vs. Warren, 11 a.m.

Indian Creek vs. Chicago St. Benedict Prep, 12:30 p.m.

Princeton vs. Freeport Aquin, 2 p.m.

Westminster Christian vs. Stockton, 3:30 p.m.

North Boone vs. East Dubuque, 5 p.m.

Eastland vs. Newark, 6:30 p.m.

West Carroll vs. Stillman Valley, 8 p.m.

Dec. 7 Milledgeville at AFC Dec. 8 River Ridge at Eastland Amboy at Morrison Rock Island Alleman at Sterling

Girls varsity basketball results

Nov. 23 Forreston girls basketball tournament Eastland 40, Christian Life 24: The Cougars didn’t allow more than eight points in any

to earn a win at the Forreston tournament. Eastland led 28-13 RaeAnna Stover’s game-high 17 points, including three 3-pointers line. Makenzie Fink was next with seven points, and Destiny Swalve added six in the win.

Pearl City 65, North Boone 32 Pearl City 53, River Ridge/ Scales Mound 40 Stockton 41, Forreston 34 Galena 70, Orangeville 35

East Dubuque 54, Durand 47 Sterling 42, Sterling Newman 30 Nov. 24 Eastland 39, Rochelle 29 Freeport Aquin 37, Pearl City 29 Morrison 39, Milledgeville 33 Galena 63, Durand 48 Rock Falls 60, Sterling 41 Dixon 38, Sterling Newman 30 Nov. 28 Camanche 63, West Carroll 15: The Thunder struggled to Camanche, Iowa.

Byron 58, River Ridge/Scales Mound 24 Dakota 52, Pearl City 43 Freeport Aquin 41, River Ridge/ Scales Mound 36 Byron 66, Pearl City 42

Sterling Newman at Prophetstown Dec. 4 Geneseo at Sterling Dec. 5 Milledgeville at Orangeville Pearl City at River Ridge/Scales Mound Pecatonica at Polo Sterling Newman at Amboy Dec. 7 Eastland at Sterling Newman Milledgeville at Pearl City East Dubuque at West Carroll Morrison at Spring Valley Hall Forreston at South Beloit River Ridge/Scales Mound at Warren Dec. 8 Polo at Milledgeville Sterling at Rochelle

Girls varsity basketball Wrestling schedule Rock Falls opened its season Dec. 3 Eastland at Galena Durand at Milledgeville River Ridge/Scales Mound at West Carroll Le-Win at Pearl City Morrison at Peru St. Bede Polo at Orangeville

42-34 against West Carroll and 34-16 against Amboy. Breu Knox (132 pounds), Tyler Meyers (182) and Francisco Arellano (285) won bouts against the Thunder, while Lonnie Gribbons (152), Caleb Walls (195) and Riese Arduini

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Over the past couple of decades the Whiteside Cattlemen’s Association has donated quality ground chuck to the food pantries of Whiteside County.

WCA members assisting with the food pantry donations are (from left) Eric Benson, Don Dykema, Gary Dykstra, and Scott Wettzel. Food pantries in Albany, Erie, Fulton, Morrison, Port Byron, Tampico, Prophetstown and three in Sterling receive 1 lb. packages of quality ground chuck every Easter and Thanksgiving to be distributed to the families that depend on the community food pantries for many of their everyday needs. This Thanksgiving’s donation totaled over 650 pounds and was delivered on Nov. 21 so the special gift could be part of the Thanksgiving festivities. (Courtesy of WCA)

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Letters and Commentary

Budget impasse is extortion

The State of Illinois’ budget impasse is not only unexplainable,unacceptable, and unjust, but it is having a direct impact on the communities we live in.

Effective Dec. 1, Riverview Center domestic violence services will be virtually eliminated and sexual assault services will

This is due to the State of Illinois owing Riverview Center nearly $100,000 for services provided July through November.

I urge our state leaders and our representatives to pass SB2046 and begin to heal the deep wounds that Governor Rauner, Speaker Madigan, Representatives Stewart and Smiddy, and Senators Anderson and Bivins have created for our most vulnerable residents.

Please contact your Representatives and let them know that politics cannot come before people.

I cannot help but wonder if our representatives were not receiving a paycheck if there would be a budget in place.

This past year, Riverview Center provided 3,000 advocacy and counseling/ therapy services to survivors of abuse in Jo Daviess and Carroll County. These services to adults and children who have been beaten and/or raped, are on the chopping block for our representatives.

There is no excuse for this impasse, other than pure political extortion.

They tell us it is because they want to clean up Illinois politics, or to reduce expenses, or to reform unions and workers compensation, or to remove career politicians from power. Whatever the reason or whoever is to blame, is not directly related to funding domestic violence or sexual assault services.

It is those in power who are holding our tax dollars hostage to move forward their own agendas.

Please urge your representatives to pass SB2046 TODAY and fund services at the FY15 level. We cannot wait any longer.

Carrie Melton Executive Director Riverview Center carrie@riverviewcenter.org

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With Thanksgiving come and gone, I am very thankful for the wonderful volunteers who have made Twice-Sold Tales possible.

They help customers locate books, price and shelve books, dust and straighten shelves, create displays, take requests, answer questions, clean and process donations, and make sure someone is there to wait on customers.

Without their assistance, the bookstore would have died a long time ago.

With their assistance, we have raised $5,089 since January this year, and $22,502 since May of 2011, all of which goes to support the Lanark Public Library’s collections and programs. This has been a wonderful contri-

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Perhaps my greatest thanks are owed to Rosemary Flikkema, who donated the space in her Unique Mall when we moved from our original location. Twice-Sold Tales would not exist without her support. I encourage you to patronize her Special Touch, gifts, attractive jewelry, blooming plants, and stunning fresh arrangements.

My deepest appreciation also goes to our donors, who make our store possible,

and our customers, whose patronage provides our income. Thank you for helping us support the library.

Again, thank you, everyone.

Denise Krysiak Manager, Twice-Sold Tales Lanark

Correction

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Household – Collectibles – Guns Sm Frigidaire refrigerator; tables; chairs; corner china hutch; hutch; kitchen utensils, etc.; punch bowl & cups; Longaberger basket plus others; shelves; 4 drawer cabinet; Toshiba sm flat screen TV; cedar chests; jewelry box; portable Brothers sewing machine; Christmas décor; pictures; books; CD’s; books; games; records; doll crib; bicycles incl Western Auto; sm area rugs; crib; blankets/ linens; exercise equip; HO trains, transformers, tracks, buildings; Collectibles - lg Lumber ByPass-20 near Cherry Valley sign; United Hagie sign; stepback cupboard; commode; church pews; trunk; miniature wood high wheel wgn; Ford pedal tractor & wagon; baby bassinet; doll high chair; dolls; post cards; alarm clocks; binoculars; lanterns; ladies hats & bags; glassware & bowls; Homer Laughlin Georgina Egg Shell china; Guns - Springfield model 15 .22 long rifle; Springfield model 16 .22; Remington Fieldmaster pump .22; Westernfield 20 ga bolt action; J. Stevens 12 ga pump; Remington model 700 bolt action 30-06 w/ scope; Remington model 870 20 ga pump w/chokes; A.J. Aubrey 16 ga single action; Mossberg 20 ga pump w/chokes; Mossberg New Haven 12 ga pump w/ accu-choke.

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AMBOY 3 HANDYMAN SPECIALS Available in Meadows Mobil Home Park, Amboy Call 815-857-3611

STERLING

124

CELEBRATE RECOVERY! A program based on the Bible.

Weekly Meeting Every Friday from 6:00-8:00 P.M. at York Community Church, Thomson, IL. Contact: Robert Heath @ 815-2593550.

RIP -N- TEAR: Sewing Repairs Blue Jeans, Work Clothes & Zippers Replaced.

In Thomson area 815-541-3178 To place an ad Statewide or Nationwide, contact the Illinois Press Advertising Service 217-241-1700 or visit www. illinoisamp.com

1BR completely furnished, all furniture & utilities, $400/mo. + dep.

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APARTMENTS UNFURNISHED 306 2BR Apt. for rent in Sabula, IA, w/ a view that can't be beat, lg. living rm., deck, w/d hookup, applcs., $650/mo. + dep. Call 563357-5467 2BR Apt. for rent in Sabula, IA, applcs., lg. yard, big garage w/d hookup, $650/mo. + dep.

Call 563-357-5467

LANARK 2BR Duplex, $575/ mo. Includes water, sewer, garbage 815-275-5358.

Lanark 2BR w/ Includes garage. water, garbage, heat. No smoking, no pets. $490/mo.

815-493-6241

MORRISON MORRISON: 1 apartbedroom ment, 815-4992853.

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Longing to become a C.N.A., but don’t have the money for class? What’s better than getting paid while going to school? Having a rewarding C.N.A. position with a 5-STAR facility when you’re done!

Good Samaritan Society – Mt. Carroll is seeking dedicated individuals work as a Resident Valet or Enviromental Service Assistant while completing the 8-week C.N.A. course & WE will foot the bill! (Must be willing to work 2nd or 3rd shift after completing the course.)

Good Samaritan’s vision is to create an environment where people are loved, valued and at peace. Interested? Apply online at www.good-sam.com/mtcarroll All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status or other protected status.

2-3 BR brick house for rent in nice location, some applcs., $650/mo. + dep. & ref. required 815-973-7506 Available Dec. 1st.

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MOBILE HOMES

Chadwick 2 Br 1 floor, w/ applcs, 815-499-0463

ANNOUNCEMENTS

310

2BR, 1 car garage, stove, refrig., D/W, central air. $500/ mo., $500/ dep.

Call 815-973-1872

APARTMENTSFURNISHED 305

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Cat Lost in Lanark Please help us find our little guy.

He is still out there somewhere. He may even be living next door to you.

Please call with any info.

815-541-4621

HOMES FOR RENT

FOR RENT

315

VACATION PROPERTY

320

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WAREHOUSE / 330 STORAGE Storage Units available in Lanark Call 815-541-2039 for details.

EDUCATION

503

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EMPLOYMENT

505

CDL DRIVER NEEDED Rock River Cartage is a family owned flatbed carrier. $55,000$60,000 a year.

We offer 401K, Health Ins.,and home every night.

Must have 2 years experience.

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CLASS A CDL Driver. Good home time. Stay in the Midwest.

Great pay and benefits.

Matching 401k.

Bonuses and tax free money. Experience needed.

Call Scott 507437-9905.

Apply on-line http://www. mcfgtl.com (MCN) Cliff Viessman Inc. is accepting applications for Regional Tanker Drivers for the Cedar Rapids terminal. $1,000 Sign On Bonus. $50 K+ per year. Health, Dental, 401K. Profit Sharing.

Paid Weekly.

Monthly safe driving bonus.

CDL with tanker endorsement required. Two years experience required or driving school graduate with six months experience.

Some weekend work required.

Contact Nate at 800-3530344. Option 5. natev@viess mantrucking.com. www.viess mantrucking.com.

"A Driver Friendly Company" (MCN) Full time and part time Semi Drivers needed for local runs.

Requires Class A CDL, clean MVR, experience and references.

Call Stockton, 815-266-1605.

Full Time Job Position Avail. on Grain Farm.

Must hold a Class A CDL and have reliable transportation.

815-493-1179 Please leave message if unavailable MAKE $1,000 WEEKLY! Paid in advance!

Mailing Brochures at Home! Easy pleasant work.

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Mailing Brochures From Home. Helping home workers since 2001. No Experience Required.

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Home Weekly. $3,500 bonus. CDLA. 2 years experience.

Up to .42 CPM & great benefits! Call 1-800-358-8340 x 1110 x7006 OWNER OPERATORS wanted.

Paid all miles. No touch freight. Many operating discounts. Family run business for 75 years.

Many bonuses and good home time.

Direct deposit paid weekly.

Call 800-533-0564 ext.205. (MCN)

EMPLOYMENT

505

Waitresses wanted at Brothers Inn Restaurant in Lanark. Apply in person. 815-493-2555

AREA GARAGE SALES 624

CLOTHING

730

Lanark Shoe Repair- Complete shoe repair plus zippers replaced in most items. Connie Holbrook, 815-493-6296.

FURNITURE

755

3pc. Living room group- couch, love seat & chair, Tan. $900. Great shape!

815-535-8108.

Brand new blue chair, recliner/lift never used! $500 firm Serious inquiries only, 779245-1174.

MEDICAL SUPPLIES

762

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MEDICAL SUPPLIES

762

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PETS & PET SUPPLIES 775 KITTENS, KITTENS, KITTENS and Cats too ... ALL are in need of a great HEARThome!

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LAWN & GARDEN

781

IH 5HP B&S garden chopper, exc. cond. Heavy duty.

Not a wood chipper. $300. 815973-3223.

SNOWBLOWERS 782 J.D. 42” snow thrower w/tractor wheel weights & chains. $450/obo.

815-564-0944.

WANT TO BUY 795 NEWSPAPERS, aluminum cans for Senior Services recycling project. Will pick up in Lanark & Milledgeville on the 2nd Sat. of month; Chadwick on the 3rd Sat. In Lake Carroll, take to the Ctr. Conference Shed. In Mt. Carroll, take to the Sr. Center from 8AM -1PM, Mon. thru Friday. 244-1800

MISCELLANEOUS 796 FOR SALE 19.99/mo. for DIRECTV - HD Channels + Genie HD DVR + 3 months FREE HBO, SHOW, MAX & STARZ + FREE NFL Sunday Ticket!

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MISCELLANEOUS 796 FOR SALE

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High speed internet for less than $.50 a day.

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Ask about our FREE IPAD with Dish Network.

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HAVE YOUR PHOTO put on that Special Cake!

ALSO, Call Me for Your Customized EMBROIDERY Needs!

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Heat your entire domestic home, water and more with the Classic Outdoor Wood Furnace. Dual fuel models ready Northavailable. west Plumbing, Heating & Pumps (815) 684-9977.

A PLACE FOR MOM. The nation's largest senior living referral service.

Contact our trusted, local experts today! Our service is FREE/no obligation.

CALL 1-800-4425148 (MCN)

Newer 25 ton Speeco split-master log splitter. Excellent cond. $800 815-440-8103

ADT Security protects your home & family from "what if" scenarios. Fire, flood, burglary or carbon monoxide, ADT provides 24/7 security. Don't wait!

Call Now! 1-888607-9294 (MCN) ALL THINGS BASEMENTY! Basement Systems Inc. Call us for all of your basement needs! Waterproofing, Finishing, Structural Repairs, Humidity and Mold Control. FREE ESTIMATES! Call 1-800-6408195 (MCN) Craftman rotary tool bench w/ Chicago tool grinder, Indust. grade $200.

Rotozip 50, scuba gear, regulator, boots, gloves, goggles, flippers, weighs, in carry bag $100.

Knight scent master $40.

10 Gallon Dura coat sealant $30.

Obo on all. Call 815-284-7903 DIRECTV Starting at $19.99/mo.

FREE Installation.

FREE 3 months of HBO SHOWTIME CINEMAX, STARZ. FREE HD/DVR Upgrade! 2015 NFL Sunday Ticket Included (Select Packages) New Customers Only.

CALL 1-800-2034378 (MCN) DISH NETWORK $19 Special, includes FREE Premium Movie Channels (HBO, Showtime, Cinemax, and Starz) and Blockbuster at home for 3 months.

Free installation and equipment.

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625-3600

STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FIFTEEN JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF CARROLL - IN PROBATE IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF LUCILLE R. DEWALL, Deceased NO. 2015 P 50 NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION-CLAIMS Notice is given of the death of Lucille R. DeWall, of Shannon, Illinois. Letters of office were issued on October 29, 2015, to Deborah A. DeWall, 528 W. Pearl Street, Lanark, IL 61046 whose attorney is Edward J. Mitchell, 110 N. Broad Street, Lanark, IL 61046.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the office of the Clerk of the Court at the Carroll County Courthouse, 301 N. Main Street, Mt. Carroll, IL, 61053 or with the representative, or both, within 6 months from the date of issuance of letters and any claim not filed within that period is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney within 10 days after it has been filed.

DATED: October 29, 2015 /s/ Deborah A. DeWall (Representative) BY: /s/ Edward J. Mitchell (Attorney) Nov. 25, Dec. 2, 9, 2015 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT CARROLL COUNTY, ILLINOIS TBK BANK, SSB, as successor in interest to Metrobank, N.A. Plaintiff, v.

KEASHA J. HEEREN, a/k/a KEASHA J. KELLEY; UNKNOWN OWNERS and NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants.

No. 15 CH 39 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE (FOR PUBLICATION) (Ch. 735, Sec. 5/2-206, 5/2-413, 5/15-1502, 5/15-1503) Notice is given to UNKNOWN OWNERS and NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS of the following-described real estate that the above-entitled foreclosure action is now pending, and the day on or after which a default may be entered against said UNKNOWN OWNERS and NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS is the ____2nd_ day of _____January____________, 2016.

The undersigned certifies that the aboveentitled mortgage foreclosure action was filed on the 21st day of October, 2015, with an Amended Complaint for Foreclosure filed on November 16, 2015, and is now pending. (i) The name of the plaintiff and the case number are identified above. (ii) The court in which said action was brought is identified above. (iii) The name of the titleholder of record is: KEASHA J. HEEREN (iv) A legal description of the real estate sufficient to identify it with reasonable certainty is as follows: LOT THREE (3) IN BLOCK ONE (1) IN MEYER'S THIRD ADDITION TO THE TOWN, NOW VILLAGE OF MILLEDGEVILLE, COUNTY OF CARROLL AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. (v) A common address or description of the location of the real estate is as follows: 213 W Hager Avenue, Milledgeville, IL 61051 (vi) An identification of the mortgages sought to be foreclosed as follows: Name of Mortgagors: KEASHA J. HEEREN, a single person Name of Mortgagee: Metrobank, N.A. Date of Mortgage: December 30, 2002 Date of Recording: December 30, 2002 County where recorded: Carroll County Identification of recording: Document No. 474799 in Book 645 Page 124 Identification of re-recording: Document No. 2015R-2324 Allison E. Walsh BROOKS LAW FIRM, P.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff 3725 Blackhawk Road, Suite 200 Rock Island, IL 61201 Telephone: (309) 786-4900 Facsimile: (309) 786-4940 Dec. 2, 9, 16, 2015

B2 MISCELLANEOUS 796 FOR SALE OPPORTUNITY; Full time Service and Sales person needed in our Fulton insurance agency.

Insurance experience and license's highly desirable.

Call Ruth at 815-589-2360

Please Don't Quote Me, the book $25. Available at The Prairie Advocate, 104 N. Broad St., Lanark or call 815-4932423. By mail add $5.00. A GREAT GIFT IDEA!

HAY & STRAW

825

CUSTOM INLINE & WRAPPING BALING, hay, straw, corn stalks.

Alex Dambman, 815-535-1834.

LIVESTOCK / SUPPLIES

840

For sale: 18mo. and yearling Angus Bulls Duane Kruse DeKap Angus Farms 815-493-2663 or 815-297-2663.

AUTOMOBILES

905

2002 Toyota Camry, clean, no rust, power everything, high miles, $3500 815-625-6629

AUTOMOBILES

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2006 Chrysler 300C AWD, 5.7 hemi, loaded, 130K mi., $9,900 815441-7500 2007 Toyota Camry, silver, 17K mi.

Reduced $11,500.

Call Jeff 815-6317610.

2011 Chevy Malibu LT, beige. $9,900 Blue Book $11,000 84K mi. Transferable title & warranty, theft & weather protection, new tires. Southern carexc. cond. Fully loaded. New Number: 815-213-2309

AUTOMOBILES

905

94 Buick Century Front end has damage, possible fix or for parts 160k mi. Many new parts. $625 815-289-6890

S.U.V.S

909

2000 Suburban 5.3 runs good, new brakes & rear end $2200/obo.

Call 214-551-3405

TRUCKS

910

2005 Nissan 4wd truck, $6,000 815499-7060

Here Today.

VANS

911

2001 Dodge Ram B1500, runs great, very clean, 74k actual mi., $4,200 815-535-7011

4X4S

912

1995 Ford F150 ext. cab w/Meyers plow. 146Kmi.-11K on engine. $4500 815-535-3531.

2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4x4, 6 cyl., 4dr. Tow pkg. or 815-631-6350 815-631-5495.

MOTORCYCLES

935

2008 Harley 1200 Davidson Sportster Custom, low miles, $4,500 815-499-9409

MOTORCYCLES

935

MOTORCYCLES: TOP CASH PAID! For Old Motorcy1900-1980. cles!

DEAD OR ALIVE! 920-371-0494 (MCN)

A.T.V.S

936

2012 Arctic Cat 700 iGT, advantage timber. Front winch, new battery & power steering.

Exc. Cond. $5,500 815-622-1868

BOATS/MOTORS

940

14ft. Flat bottom boat, wide, w/trailer. Fish finder, foot trolling controls, motor, pedestal $800/obo. seats.

815-590-6390.

TRAILERS/RVS

945

Trailer Sale! Trike trailer 7'x12' Vnose ramp $3,074.00; 6'x12' V-nose ramp $2,750.00; 7'x16' V-nose ramp $4,063.00; 12 different dump trailers 7k to 21k bumper pull & gooseneck. $50.00 off all aluminum utility trailers (mention this add).

515-972-4554 www.FortDodgeTrailerWorld.com (MCN)

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625-3600

AUTOS WANTED

960

CAPITAL CLASSIC CARS Buying All European & Classic Cars. ANY Condition. ANY LoPorsche, cation.

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*Prices do not include tax, title, license or doc fees. With approved credit. Not everyone will qualify. a. 5.29% apr for 51 months with $3,000 Trade-In Value or Cash Down. b. 2.99% apr for 72 months with $3,000 Trade-In Value or Cash Down. c. 3.99% apr for 78 months with $3,000 Trade-In Value or Cash Down. d 4.49% apr for 84 months with $3,000 Trade-In Value or Cash Down. ~ Not redeemable for Cash. Min $40 purchase. See store for complete details. Must present coupon at time of purchase. Limit one redemption per customer. Not valid with other offers. Dealer not liable for errors.

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